Jami Peebles rings a cow bell after a volunteer signed up a new member during the 2013 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce membership drive this week. / Nathan Papes/News-Leader

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce says the results of its membership drive this week shattered a national record for the most investment dollars brought in by a chamber in a three-day membership event.

The drive that ended this afternoon brought in 423 new members and $220,499, according to a news release.

The chamber’s previous record, set two years ago, netted 420 new memberships and a total of $202,000.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment, not just for our chamber, but for the community as a whole,” Chamber President Jim Anderson said.

“The fact that we could do this not once, but twice, shows just how committed the business and professional community is to making a difference here in Springfield.”